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The amount if money we will save from just cutting Scott, Pace, Thomas, Eric and Jason Smith the jets will gain close to $20 million I believe. Then say we trade Holmes that's another additional $8 along with the $4 mil we have right now. A lot of money to spend IMO.

When you trade a player, the old team has to pay the bonus money that has been 'paid' but not accounted for. The new team pays the base salary.

Holmes had a 6.25M signing bonus over the course of his deal (5 years) which the Jets have to pay. That is 1.25M per season. The deal has 3 years left after this season. 1.25 times 3 = 3.75M. Holmes cap value is 12.5M. You subtract the two numbers and the end up with 8.75M which is the amount we would save if Holmes is to be traded. I saw someone confirm this on twitter with nyjetscap earlier so this seems to be accurate.

Honestly, if we could trade Holmes and recoup even a conditional pick in the draft, I'd do it. Maybe a team like the Vikings? They have some money and he would be a good compliment with Harvin and Peterson. I don't know.

The amount if money we will save from just cutting Scott, Pace, Thomas, Eric and Jason Smith the jets will gain close to $20 million I believe. Then say we trade Holmes that's another additional $8 along with the $4 mil we have right now. A lot of money to spend IMO.

Who's gonna trade for Holmes? He's coming off an injury. He's expensive, he's no spring chicken and is known for selfish behavior.

And we have to extend Revis last I checked. Unless you suggest trading him coming off an injury.

Figured it might be a little early but maybe this could cheer us up a bit. Maybe some hope.

Basically, the Jets need to address a lot of positions this offseason: QB, RB, WR, RT, G, OLB, FS. Hopefully we can draft and sign players at these positions because unlike others, I do think there is some talent on this team: Kerley, Hill, Mangold, Brick, Wilk, Harris, Revis, Cro, Landry.

Now lets take a look at realistic free agents at each position. Let's start with the most important one: QB

1) Jason Cambell - I am a believer that this guy could be a top 15 QB with the right weapons around him
2) Matt Moore - Impressed in Miami, still young
3) Tarvaris Jackson - Wasn't horrible in Seattle but still not that great

RB:

1) Reggie Bush - Very good in Miami, would add a new explosive dimension to our offense
2) Felix Jones - Good #2 back, could work out

Yes, it is early but I see you couldn't help yourself. FYI - know one knows who will be available until free agency begins. Any number of these guys can be extended until that date. And funds will be limited. Your shopping list of 5 positions should probably be narrowed down to 1. We have Revis' extension looming and likely need to extend Landry and Keller.

In my opinion I think Holmes has a chance to be dealt. Doesn't mean it will definitely happen but even if not will still have money to spend. Revis won't get his contract he wants until he proves he's still the same player after his injury. I may be wrong but I believe I read somewhere that he understands he has to prove he's healthy before he gets the big pay day. By cutting Calvin Pace, Bryan Thomas, Bart Scott, Jason Smith, and Eric Smith the Jets should save a lot of money on the cap. Tebow's salary will also come off the books because in no way do I see the Jets keeping both him and Mark together again next year. Tebow to the Jaguars is most likely. Yeremiah Bell and LaRon Landry I doubt will be back. One is old and I think the other will price himself out.

The true struggles coming from this offense have come from both OG positions, RT, WR, QB and RB. That's a lot of positions on the offense. But nothing will get better until you fix those three positions on the line first. I love the idea of signing that OG Andy Levtire* and I think resigning Slauson and drafting a new OG/RT is a must as well. Don't be surprised if we go after Jake Long instead of Andy Levtire because we all know Sparano will want his men who he has faith in.

Defense believe it or not has come from our MLB position. Harris has been terrible and by PFT is graded as the worst Jet this year. Scott will go but that doesn't matter because Demario will take over. I explained what I think will happen with the safeties. Therefore, our needs will come from the safety positions and linebackers. Wherever we pick in the first round I think we should go OLB/LB. if high enough I say Manti Te'o should be the pick.

Resignings will take some cap away for guys like Keller and maybe Devito but I doubt it will be too costly. I would do 2 years $5-6 mil for Devito and 4 years $20 mil for Keller.

who is honestly gonna be so eager to trade holmes and pick up what remains of his contract? possibly someone in dire need at WR but it doesnt look likely honestly. and id love to know the solutions to cutting all of our linebackers? yea theyre slow theyre getting old but who is gonna fill their shoes? i do think that jones, mingo, and montgomery should be targets in the draft but IF we are lucky will only get one. and who fills in at safety if landry and bell are both gone? it may be time to rebuild (actually, it is) but some veterans have to stay. there's something called depth. Davis will be a 16 game starter next season provided he stays healthy. Id love to see Sapp and Dowtin improve over the rest of this season and the offseason but I dont really see either starting next season. McIntyre should start next season, and I like him. Bellore isnt really a starting backer right now, but i do hope they keep him for special teams and depth. Mauga is decent but injured. I just dont see solutions to letting go of EVERYONE

Levtire would play LG. I think that's his best position anyway. RG is generally considered the easier position and probably the easiest OL position to play. We can then draft a guard in maybe the 3rd round to be our starter there.

I love Kenny Phillips as well. He was exceptional in 2011. His coverage was awesome. No TD's allowed and under 2 receptions a game against him. The Giants have other guys to resign and they have Stevie Broiwn who has filled in nicely for Phillips and would be tons cheaper.

Dude change your sig. I can't read a word you say with that walking distraction on there. Just such a beautiful bounce.

who is honestly gonna be so eager to trade holmes and pick up what remains of his contract? possibly someone in dire need at WR but it doesnt look likely honestly. and id love to know the solutions to cutting all of our linebackers? yea theyre slow theyre getting old but who is gonna fill their shoes? i do think that jones, mingo, and montgomery should be targets in the draft but IF we are lucky will only get one. and who fills in at safety if landry and bell are both gone? it may be time to rebuild (actually, it is) but some veterans have to stay. there's something called depth. Davis will be a 16 game starter next season provided he stays healthy. Id love to see Sapp and Dowtin improve over the rest of this season and the offseason but I dont really see either starting next season. McIntyre should start next season, and I like him. Bellore isnt really a starting backer right now, but i do hope they keep him for special teams and depth. Mauga is decent but injured. I just dont see solutions to letting go of EVERYONE

Why release our LB's you ask? Well one they are old, two they aren't very good anymore and three they're not worth what were paying them. Like I said Bell will be replaced because he's old and signed a one year deal which indicates he's a one year stop gate and Landry will want more then another 1 year $4 mil contract again which IMO would be too much given his injury history. You asked the question on who would start at LB if we release our guys well you mentioned Davis and McIntyre starting therefore all we have to replace is the other OLB position which can be done in the draft.

Why release our LB's you ask? Well one they are old, two they aren't very good anymore and three they're not worth what were paying them. Like I said Bell will be replaced because he's old and signed a one year deal which indicates he's a one year stop gate and Landry will want more then another 1 year $4 mil contract again which IMO would be too much given his injury history. You asked the question on who would start at LB if we release our guys well you mentioned Davis and McIntyre starting therefore all we have to replace is the other OLB position which can be done in the draft.

and if one gets injured and one isnt producing at all, then what? if you had to keep one of pace, scott, and thomas, who would you choose? considering they took a pay cut